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your vehicle is damaged because you used the wrong fuel.
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Vehicle inspection programs may detect misfueling. Under these
circumstances, you may be required by law to make costly
repairs at your own expense.
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Octane Recommendations
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Your vehicle is designed to use regular fuel with an octane
rating of 87. In most cases it is not necessary to use a fuel with
an octane rating higher than 87. At service stations, the octane
rating is displayed in a label on the pumps.
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Typical octane rating label
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In some parts of the country, ªregularº grade fuels are sold
with octane ratings of 86 or even less, especially in high altitude
areas. We recommend that you do not use these fuels. Always
use a fuel with an octane rating of 87, even if it is sold as a
ªmidgradeº or ªpremium.º
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Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly
when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. However, if a
fuel with the recommended octane rating knocks heavily under
all driving conditions or knocks lightly driving at cruising speed
on level roads, see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Persistent, heavy knocking can damage the engine.
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If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on level ground
away from traffic. Add at least two gallons (8 liters) of fuel to
start your vehicle again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters) of fuel to start
it.
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Fuel Economy
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Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle
and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per
100 Kilometers (L/100K).
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To calculate fuel economy:
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Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
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Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
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After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and
record the final odometer reading.
[SV12210(ALL)09/95]4.
Divide the total number of miles that you have driven by
the total number of gallons that your vehicle has used. In
metric, multiply the number of liters used by 100 and divide
the answer by the number of kilometers traveled. This will
give you the number of liters used per 100 km.
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With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears
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Fuel system
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Fill fuel tank with high-quality unleaded fuel until the first
automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.
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NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or
more), fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system
and may also clog small orifices.
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Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual or
expected storage periods exceed 60 days. Follow the instructions
on the label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed
to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system.
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protect the fuel system's inner surfaces from corrosion. Follow
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Protect against freezing temperatures.
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Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 241
battery acid spills................219, 299
fuel........................ 271
jump-starting.................... 219
towing....................... 234
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 181
Emission control system................ 323
catalytic converter.................. 323
emissions warranty................ 3,323
Engine
check engine warning light............... 60
does not start................... 46,48
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 44
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 48
preparing to start................... 44
service points.................... 262
starting...................... 41,45
starting after a collision................ 48
storing your vehicle................. 334
Engine block heater................... 47
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 278
checking hoses................... 282
disposal..................258, 278, 301
drain and flush................... 282
preparing for storage................ 335
recovery reservoir.................. 262
refill procedure................... 283
specifications.................... 331
temperature gauge.................. 68
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description...................... 68
mechanical...................... 68
Engine fan...................... 258
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Index
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 273
choosing the right fuel................ 269
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates..... 274
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 266
filter, specifications................. 330
fuel filler door release lever............. 266
fuel gauge...................... 67
improving fuel economy............... 274
octane rating.................... 269
quality....................... 269
running out of fuel................. 273
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 271
storing your vehicle................. 335
treating emergencies................. 271
Fuel cap
removing...................... 266
replacing....................266, 268
Fuel filler door
override, manual.................. 267
remote release................... 266
Fuel filter, specifications................ 330
Fuel gauge....................... 67
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................. 48
starting after a collision................ 48
Fuse panels...................... 308
instrument panel.................. 314
power distribution box............... 313
Fuses
charts.....................308, 314
checking and replacing............... 314
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